Falls from windows, even from a low height, can cause severe and hidden injuries in children. Astana pediatric surgeon Dinat Kozhekenov notes that children under five are most often affected, and the main threat after a fall is brain and internal organ injuries, which are not always immediately visible. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

According to the surgeon, the risk of children falling from windows increases from March, when it gets warmer outside and heating is still on in homes, prompting people to open windows.

Kozhekenov emphasizes that mosquito nets pose a particular threat, as children perceive them as support or a protective barrier, but they cannot bear the child's weight.

"After a fall from height, children most often sustain multiple injuries. These can include fractures of limbs, spine, ribs, and skull bones, as well as brain and internal organ injuries," he says.

The surgeon notes that even a fall from the second floor can be dangerous. The severity of consequences depends not only on height but also on how the child fell and which organs were damaged.

"There have been cases where children fell from the second floor and died. It cannot be said that a fall from a low floor is safe," the doctor noted.

The greatest threat to life is head injuries, brain damage, and internal organ damage. Even fractures that may seem less dangerous at first glance can lead to traumatic shock.

"Any injury can lead to fatal consequences. Therefore, no damage should be considered insignificant," emphasized Dinat Yerikovich.

Moreover, according to him, the severity of injuries cannot always be determined by the child's appearance. Dangerous injuries may be hidden, so the very fact of a fall is a reason to immediately call an ambulance.

"Before the doctors arrive, the child should not be moved unnecessarily. The exception is when the child is on a roadway or in another dangerous place. In case of bleeding, witnesses can try to stop it with a bandage or tourniquet and immediately call an ambulance," he explained.

In severe cases, a multidisciplinary team is involved in saving the child. It includes neurosurgeons, intensive care specialists, surgeons, urologists, traumatologists, ophthalmologists, and maxillofacial surgeons.

The surgeon also warns parents against turning to traditional medicine after a child falls from a window. According to him, attempts to take the victim to people without medical education on their own can only lead to loss of time when every minute counts.

Kursiv previously reported that in the first three months of 2026, 44 cases of children falling from windows and heights were recorded in Kazakhstan, four of which were fatal.

The highest number of accidents was recorded in Atyrau region – 13, in Astana – 8 cases (3 fatal), and in Mangystau region – 4 cases (1 fatal).

It was also reported that Kazakh parents were fined tens of millions of tenge for children falling from windows. The Prosecutor General's Office reported that a fine of up to 20 MCI (86,500 tenge) or arrest for up to 10 days is provided. A total of 8,000 parents were brought to this type of responsibility.